Creative director(s) Johnny delos Santos Final episode date 15 July 2016 Number of episodes 64 | First episode date 18 April 2016 Cast Marco Masa | |
Created by Joel MercadoAbet CruzRondel P. LindayagDindo C. Perez Developed by Roldeo T. EndrinalJulie Anne R. Benitez Written by Shugo PraicoJohn Anthony Rodulfo Directed by Frasco MortizLino S. CayetanoClaudio Tots Sanchez Mariscal IV Program creators Rondel Lindayag, Dindo Perez, Joel Mercado, Abet Cruz Similar We Will Survive, Tubig at Langis, The Story of Us, Be My Lady, Doble Kara | ||
My Super D is a 2016 Philippine superhero fantasy drama television series directed by Frasco Mortiz and Lino Cayetano, starring Dominic Ochoa in his first leading role, together with Marco Masa and Bianca Manalo. The series was aired on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide on The Filipino Channel from April 18, 2016 to July 15, 2016, replacing Game ng Bayan.
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From April 23, 2016 to July 16, 2016, a weekly marathon of episodes entitled My Super D: Super Marathon was also aired every Saturday nights on Yey!, an exclusive channel of ABS-CBN TVplus.
Synopsis
The original Super D, Delta (Richard Yap), a being from another planet who draws his power from a blue diamond, is a superhero who saves the lives of many people, including a barangay captain named Dado (Ronnie Lazaro), who was in turn inspired by the heroism of Super D and dedicates his life in serving others. His wife Belen (Sylvia Sanchez) gave birth to a son named Dodong (Marc Santiago), who considered Super D as his idol during his childhood, and met Nicole and Tony with whom he befriended.
A crime lord named Don Zulueta (Ronaldo Valdez), knowing Super D's secret, used a woman (Precious Lara Quigaman) to pin him down. Super D fell in love with the woman, without both of them knowing Zulueta's plan. Don Zulueta's criminal group was able to kill Super D. To prove the superhero's death, the criminals led by Zulueta's henchmen Fredo (Simon Ibarra) bombed a shopping mall, where Dado is among the casualties of the bombing.
Dodong (Dominic Ochoa), grew up as an adult, ended up marrying Nicole (Bianca Manalo), and they had a family with their son Dennis (Marco Masa). Dodong, a construction worker, got involved into an accident at the site he was working in. Tony (Marvin Agustin), instead of helping Dodong, hired a lawyer to get Dodong imprisoned. While Dodong was imprisoned, Tony took Nicole and Dennis for himself. Later in the story, Pablo (Nonie Buencamino), a graphic artist and trusted friend of the original Super D, helps Dodong. With Pablo's help, Dodong was able to find the blue diamond, and became the next Super D.
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Production
My Super D is a superhero fantasy drama directed by Frasco Mortiz and Lino Cayetano. The series is Cayetano's comeback project after his 3-year break from directing.
The concept behind My Super D according to the production staff is that "everyone can be a superhero regardless of physicality." According to Mortiz, the My Super D is produced as a series "for all ages" citing that there are superhero-themed series aimed only for mature audience. Commenting on what constitutes a hero in context of the series' production "When we say superhero, what instantly comes to mind is the conventional kind — strong and muscled body — but we must not forget that a superhero possesses a good heart, too, not just all muscles." He also remarked that there are action scenes yet these have very light treatment. Before the airing of the first episode, Mortiz expressed his enthusiasm on the opportunity to teach values to children viewers through the show such as the importance of not forgetting to pray.
Casting
The series marks the very first protagonist role for Dominic Ochoa after having played numerous supporting roles in teleseryes. The telenovela also stars Marco Masa from the success of fantasy drama, Nathaniel, and Bianca Manalo who was recently known for her role as Tiffany in the romantic comedy, On the Wings of Love. Marvin Agustin and veteran actor Ronaldo Valdez also starred as the main antagonists. Meanwhile, it is also Sylvia Sanchez's last supporting role before she eventually had her very first leading role in the afternoon telenovela, The Greatest Love for which Nonie Buencamino was also part of.
Timeslot
My Super D was reported to replace Pasión de Amor on February 29, 2016, but was postponed because of We Will Survive and moved to summer season. The telenovela eventually premiered on April 18, 2016, replacing the Korean drama My Love Donna. Meanwhile, the short-lived game show Game ng Bayan got cancelled on April 15, 2016 to give way for the afternoon timeslot of We Will Survive starting April 18, 2016.